This year

1. Well since i came into a different class i didn't really know what people where going to think about me more or less the 8th graders. But i did know a lot of people in the class so i was really not thinking much of anything with the 8th graders in our class. I still wanted them to accept me the way they would accept anyone else in their class, but so far that as been done and I'm feeling pretty happy in the class I'm in right now. I still expect the 8th graders to be open and true just like my old class, and really be in all of the conversations we had. So far all of this is happening. 
2. I think I'm very strong in this class socially. This year is going great (as always) socially and it seems like everyone is loving me this year so I'm feeling happy about that. I know a lot of people who are intimidated by me, but I'm not intimidated by anyone. i try to help these people to connect with me, and so far i am Friends with most of those people who where afraid of me at the begging of this year. This year i think I'm close to everyone and everyone knows me as a very nice guy, and if you don't i am. So over all their is no ONE person i want to become closer to, but maybe over the year that can change.
3. I think i am a very strong leader, and can be one of the best leaders ever in this class. But like compared to Leah, and Helen i can never be better then them. One of which is because this is my first year, and people know them better then they know me. Also on the other hand Ive lead LIT discussions, or Ive help some one come over the discomfort and help them through it. Some of the reason i am a great leader is because, on every sport team i am on, or just help I'm always their to be a leader, to tell them what my team did wrong or take responsibility for what i did so that not just me but the team can trust me and get better riding on my shoulders. Its good to have more then one leader in the class because i have had some problems with LIT, and looking at Leah really makes me know that if she can do it so can I.
4. I think i can never get perfect in math or perfect in LIT so i would like to work on those a little this year, but not to much. That would be great. 

Children Inspiring Hope by Jordan Hollins

1. In my own words when Amy came in to talk to us she showed us ways to connect with different children without even meeting them. She said we could draw pictures, or make notes so they could get to meet us without the shake of a hand and the wave. Amy showed her website Children Inspiring Hope and a few videos to show how when she went to Africa, her life was much different then the united states. She also asked us what we thought of Africa when we imagine it, and most people said smiles and happiness. She describe to us that as a class we get to vote on what we want to do with the kids to connect with them. Our parents also had to sigh a paper saying that they could take pictures of us and send them to the kids. Amy explained that even though they have slow Internet service they can still send and receive messages. 
2. The word peace means to me no death. No violence, and nobody getting hurt. When I think of peace i think of everyone getting along, with no racism, or sexism. Just everyone having fun and loving each other. I envision promoting peace through sports, telling kids whats right and wrong as their role model. Not to do drugs, our steal, but to be nice to people and spread the love all over the world.
3. I think if i work hard and do everything their is to be the best, so can everyone else. If i can spread the message that its not bad to learn at a different rate then others, and i still i can succeed, people will be inspired that they can do it too. 
4. I think we should send like a video of us and we say our names and say a little about our self, and any questions we have. I think that will let them know us better and get more comfortable and save with us. i know that's what i would want if i was talking to some Americas kids that i have never meet in my life.